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Dewayne Kirkman

NLS Member Since May `03

Agent Statistics

Avg Photos per Listing: 14
Blog Posts: 183

Traverse City, MI  
United States

Phone: (231) 941-0444
Cell: (231) 392-6534

One of my biggest life goals is to continually help and serve others! This is not just an advertising line, but it is a way of life. I graduated with an accounting degree from Cornerstone University. I then proceeded to work in the accounting field for over seven years with Integrated Benefits Strategies (a small investment firm) and Steelcase (a national office furniture company). I left accounting and business because I had a burning desire to touch the lives of others in a greater way. I accepted a position as the Director of Youth Ministries in Elk Rapids, MI. Those were some great times! Listening to Middle and High School students, helping them with questions and concerns about life, and being part of molding them into young men and woman with a purpose greater than themselves. February 21, 2004 I married my lovely wife Bethany. Later for personal reasons we decided we needed a change. We wanted to remain in the Traverse City area, and after much investigation I felt my business knowledge and desire to help others with life changing experiences made real estate a perfect fit for me. In my personal time I volunteer at my church as a class leader, play various sports, hunt, and fish. My wife and I do not have any children yet, but look forward to them in the near future.
-Accouting BA Degree from Cornerstone University
-Business Department Distinguished Student Award - This award is given to the top performer in the department.
-Three years working at Integrated Benefit Strategies an investment firm in Grand Rapids, MI. There my responsibilities included the Accounting, Computer Analyst, and Data Maintenance.
-Four years at Steelcase, an International Office Furniture Company. There I work in the North American Reporting Department handling the information reporting and calculating for all of North America.
- Three years as Director of Youth Ministries at Elk Rapids First Presbyterian Church. I was responsible to the growth and development of the Middle & High School Youth Programs.
- Realtor Certification and ranking of a Top Performer at Century 21 McCoy.
5/1/2008 8:49:00 AM

Buyers, consider this Before Signing the Offer to Purchase

There are many reasons why some homes listed "For Sale" remain on the market longer than others. Sometimes it can be a busy road and that often means noise that penetrates thru doors and walls. Other times it can be property that is too close to ...

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4/29/2008 6:41:00 AM

Knowledge can be Power when trying to Buy a House

If you scan the ads in the paper, monitor internet advertisements and review listings in the Multiple Listing Service, sometimes, just sometimes, you might see a listing begin or end with the description, "Motivated Seller." Now we all know that ...

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4/15/2008 3:11:00 PM

How to Build a Positive Working Relationship with your Listing Agent

Our current market is capable of stressing sellers to the MAX! It cannot be denied. Real estate is an emotionally charged business because you are dealing with a lot of money, demanding timelines and usually, a home you sincerely care about. During this critical ...

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4/12/2008 5:41:00 AM

An Alternative to Consider When Purchasing a House

House shopper: Do you lack money for a sizable down payment that a Single Family home would require? Would you like to own a piece of Real Estate, but not a lot of upkeep that comes with it? Perhaps you would like to throw away the snow shovel and for sure ...

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4/5/2008 7:28:00 AM

How to Sell your House in a Buyers Market

I've observed two kinds of sellers when it comes to listing their property. There are some who are not in a hurry to make the sale happen. In fact, it won't matter if it takes a year or two. For others; the sale will need to happen right away! I've ...

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3/22/2008 6:16:00 AM

How to Fix Up your House Without Spending A Fortune

Homeowners, it isn't as hard as you think to fix up your house. In fact, with just a little cash, time and energy, you will be amazed at what you can accomplish. One of the key things to remember is you don't want to put so much money into your home ...

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3/20/2008 7:09:00 AM

How to Quickly Prepare Your House For Sale

So you have to quickly prepare your house "For Sale". Many believe "quick" preparation to sell a house is simply about hiring an agent, slapping a "For Sale" sign in the front yard, then they are ready to go and the sale will ...

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3/3/2008 8:04:00 AM

Success Story - Cragg

We had our house listed with a realtor friend of ours for 7 months with little action. We decided to list our home with Dewayne. He reviewed our situation and made comparisons with other houses in our area. He gave us his honest opinion of where our house ...

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2/20/2008 5:52:00 AM

One more powerful reason purchaser’s need representation

Falling head over heals in love with a house can be dangerous. It can cause purchasers to often ignore or fail to realize potential serious problems of what could later be haunting obstacles starring them in the face. Pay attention to the following story. ...

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2/14/2008 8:17:00 AM

Sellers should pay attention to what they say... Buyers should pay attention to what they believe

I have always been under the firm belief that Sellers need to be absent from their home when it is shown to prospective buyers. My reasoning: Most sellers can't keep quiet about their house. They forget that sometimes, words spoken without having given ...

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